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| Headingley Heritage Centre (Headingley Heritage Centre) | |
| Headingley At the Headingley Heritage Centre, Jim's Garage features artifacts from the petroleum and service station industries to the beginning of the automobile era. It showcases the role their products have played in the economy and culture of local communities. Open May to September, Monday to Friday, also Saturday in July and August. Group tours welcome. Admission charged. Tel. 204-889-3132; fax: 204-831-0816; Website: www.rmofheadingley.ca Location: 5353 Portage Avenue. |
| Hecla Provincial Park (Manitoba Conservation (MD)) | |
| Hecla Provincial Park Lush forest, rugged shoreline, scenic beaches and bountiful wildlife blend within this pristine park land. Venture through the park's many hiking and cross-country ski trails. Other facilities include a campground, vacation cabins, a bed and breakfast home, tennis courts, a championship 18-hole golf course, a resort and conference centre, and marina. Interpretive programs and guided tours are available seasonally. For reservations at the Family Vacation Cabins tel. 204-945-6784 or toll-free: 1-800-214-6497. Location: north of Riverton on Hwy. 8. Hecla Village features a 1 km self-guiding trail through the restored village, tracing the history of Icelandic settlement in the area. Restored buildings include a church, community hall, 1920s school, Icelandic home and a village store still in operation. Hecla Island is named after an Icelandic volcano. Guided walks by a park interpreter are available in summer. Hecla Fish Station contains an exhibit on commercial fishing. Heritage Home Museum is a restored and furnished Icelandic household from the 1920s and 1940s periods. The Wildlife Viewing Tower is a popular morning and evening rendezvous for wildlife viewers and photographers. The Grassy Narrows Marsh hiking and biking trails lead you to boardwalks and viewing blinds to gain spectacular views of waterfowl and wildlife. |
| Heritage North Museum (Heritage North Museum Inc.) | |
| Heritage North Museum consists of two log structures and an open-air blacksmith shop. See mounted animals native to the area, a boreal forest diorama with authentic caribou hide tipi, First Nations and fur trade artifacts, fossils, a woolly mammoth tusk, traveling exhibits and Inco and mining related artifacts. Blacksmith demonstrations occur periodically throughout the summer. The museum also houses an Institutional Archives and a Visitor Information Booth. Admission charged. Open year-round, Monday to Saturday 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. (winter), daily 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. (summer). Tel. 204-677-2216; fax: 204-677-8953; Web: www.heritagenorthmuseum.ca E-mail: hnmuseum@mts.net Location: 162 Princeton Drive. |
| Heritage Park Museums (CDC - Roblin-Cartwright) | |
| Badger Creek Museum has local area artifacts as well as rural, agricultural and family life historical pieces. Open June to September on request. Donations accepted.
Tel. 204-529-2363
Location: Heritage Park Ben Edom Pioneer Home has been relocated to house artifacts in authentic setting. Tel. 204-529-2363 Location: Heritage Park Blacksmith Museum, located on its original site in the centre of Cartwright, is a fully restored and working blacksmith shop. Open on request. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-529-2363 Cartwright School Museum displays various items that would be found in an early pioneer school. Open June to September on request. Donations accepted. Tel. 204-529-2363 Location: Heritage Park Manitoba Telephone System Museum displays various items found in an early years' telephone office. Open June to September on request. Tel. 204-529-2363 Location: Heritage Park Mather Post Office - original post office moved to Heritage Park. Open June to September on request. Tel. 204-529-2363 Location: Heritage Park |
| High Bluff (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| High Bluff The eastern Dakota (Sioux) of Minnesota traditionally built "cunkaske" - wooden palisades, piles of stones and earthen entrenchments - around their camps and villages for protection. This is the site of a cunkaske and known as The Flee Island Entrenchment. Location: on PR 277, 10 km/6 mi. north and .5 km/.3 mi. west of High Bluff. (PHS) |
| Hillcrest Museum (Souris Hillcrest Community Corp.) | |
| Hillcrest Museum is a 1910 castle-like home housing local artifacts, over 5,000 butterfly and moth collection and the Agricultural Museum. Open June, 2 p.m.- 5 p.m. Sunday only; July and August, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily. Group tours by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. 204-483-3309. Location: 26 Crescent Avenue East. |
| Historic Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection (PHS) (Historic Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection) | |
| Historic Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Resurrection, recognized as a historic site by Historic Sites and Monuments Board of Canada, was built between 1936 and 1939 and is an outstanding example of the early Kievan style of Eastern Christian church architecture. Father Phillip Ruh designed the church, with iconographer, Theodore Baran (1957-58). Half-hour guided tours in July and August. Other times by appointment. Tel. 204-638-5511/638-4190. (PHS) |
| Holland Emmanuel Historic Site (Holland Emmanuel Historic Site) | |
| Anglican Church built in 1894, designed by architect Andrew Maxwell and designated a Municipal Heritage Site. Stained glass windows are in memory of Holland residents, including Mr. A.C. Holland for whom the town is named after. Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. May long weekend to September long weekend. Tel. 204-526-2717. Location: 114 Barr Street |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church (Holy Trinity Anglican Church) | |
| Holy Trinity Anglican Church The church was built in a neo-Gothic style in 1884 and features magnificent stained glass and woodwork. Holy Trinity was designed by Charles Wheeler, architect of Dalnavert House, and is designated a National Architectural Significance site. Open late May to early September 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Monday to Friday for guided tours. Tour groups welcome. Free admission. Tel. 204-942-7465; fax: 204-956-2698; Website: www.holytrinity.mb.ca E-mail: trinity@mts.net Location: corner of Donald Street and Graham Avenue. |
| IMAX Theatre (IMAX Theatre) | |
| IMAX Theatre puts you in the picture like no other movie can. Experience amazing IMAX 3D movies on the giant six-storey screen. You won't believe your eyes! Variety of shows playing daily. Tel. 204-956-4629 (showtimes and ticket information); fax: 204-956-1697; Website: www.imaxwinnipeg.com E-mail: info@imaxwpg.com Location: Level 3 - 393 Portage Avenue in Portage Place Shopping Centre. |
| Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site (PHS) (Inglis Area Heritage Committee) | |
| Inglis Inglis Grain Elevators National Historic Site (PHS) is the last remaining row of standard country grain elevators. Five elevators still stand intact beside an abandoned rail line in sharp contrast to the demolition of thousands of elevators experienced in numerous prairie towns. Guided tours, interpretive centre and arts and crafts gift shop. Open May long weekend to September long weekend, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Guided tours by reservation year-round. Admission charged. Tel. 204-564-2243 Fax: 204-564-2617 E-mail: iahc@mts.net Location: along Railway Avenue |
| International Peace Garden (International Peace Garden) | |
| International Peace Garden Located on the Manitoba/North Dakota border 24 km south of Boissevain, visitors are free to roam within the garden from one country to the other. The Peace Garden is more than flowers, summer camps and camping. It is dedicated to peace and home to informative sites such as our Conservatory, Interpretive Centre, North American Game Warden Museum and Peace Chapel. It is an amazing place for family gatherings, great meals and creating lasting memories. Our Garden is open year-around with the exception of the week between Christmas & New Years. Admission to enter park. Noted for exquisite landscaping, the garden features: A unique 5.5 m/18 ft working Floral Clock with nearly 3,000 flowers, run by GPS. The Peace Chapel features three walls of fossil-embellished Manitoba limestone with quotations from "people of peace." The September 11 Memorial displays 10 beams from the World Trade Center in the formal garden. The International Peace Tower’s height, 35 m/120 ft high, symbolizes the soaring ambitions of the early immigrants arriving from the four corners of the world to Canada and the United States in the 1800’s and 1900’s. The Carillon Bell Tower sounds every quarter-hour from 14 chimes. The bells range in weight from 250 lbs to 2,000 lbs, totalling 20 tons. The Historic Lodge is built of native stone and Manitoba timber by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the late 1930s. The CCC also built the dam and spillway that created Lake Udall. The International Music Camp has weekly sessions in band, choir, orchestra, dance, drama and other fine arts, during June and July. The Masonic Auditorium, built in the shape of the Masonic symbol which is square and compass, is the only building of its kind in the world. The North American Game Warden Museum is a joint initiative of Fish and Wildlife Officers from both Canada and the United States. In the rear courtyard is the Hall on Honors, the first memorial if its kind in the world dedicated to their brother and sister wildlife enforcement officers who have lost their lives while serving to protect natural resources. Stone monuments of every state and province are on display, listing their fallen officers. The Sunken Garden is an octagonal mosaic pattern of trees, flowering shrubs, perennials, annuals and paved walkways meandering around an impressive centered octagonal pond. Interpretive Centre and Conservatory, Gift Shop, Restaurant and Horticultural Library A year-around Interpretive Center houses a restaurant, conservatory, retail store and moderate horticulture library. The conservatory reveals 40 years of a 6,000 specimen collection of exotic trees, succulents and cacti. Africa is home to many of the plants. The collection was donated by Don Vitko of Minot, ND. It is the first of its kind in North Dakota and only the second in Manitoba. The Dedication Day was September 11, 2010. Identification Requirements The International Peace Garden does not require any identification for entrance. However, upon leaving the International Peace Garden, you will report to the port of entry of whichever country you are re-entering. At that time identification will need to be presented. US and Canadian citizens do not need a passport to visit the International Peace Garden. The ports of entry ask that you have two forms of identification, which are: 1. a photo ID (example: driver's license) 2. proof of citizenship (copy of a birth certificate) For children a birth certificate is the only form of identification that is needed. For further information, please call the port of entry that will be used upon leaving the International Peace Garden. Tel. 204-534-2510 Toll-free: 1-888-432-6733 Web: www.peacegarden.com |
| Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum (Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum) | |
| The Irvin Goodon International Wildlife Museum houses many prize animals displayed in their natural setting. Gift shop sells quality craft pieces, antler products and lodge pole furniture. Newly added bear creation den and an original Metis log cabin. Open May to October, Monday to Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m., Sunday noon - 6 p.m. Other times by appointment. Admission charged. Tel. 204-534-6662, 204-534-6341; fax: 204-534-7206; Web: www.goodonmuseum.com E-mail: turtlemountain@mts.net Location: 298 Mountain Street on Highway 10. |
| Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada (Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada Inc.) | |
| Jewish Heritage Centre of Western Canada The Marion and Ed Vickar Jewish Museum is the only museum in Canada that shares the history, experiences, achievements and culture of the Jewish people of Western Canada. The Diversity and Vitality: the Jewish Experience in Western Canada tells the story of the settlement of Jews in Western Canada. The Freeman Family Holocaust Education Centre features Holocaust artifacts, imagery and memorabilia. Genealogical research is available in the Jewish Heritage Museum by appointment. Museum open year-round. Tel. 204-477-7460; fax: 204-477-7465; Website: www.jhcwc.org Location: Asper Jewish Community Campus, 123 Doncaster Street. |
| Joie de Vivre Manitoba (CDEM) | |
| Découvrez la Joie de Vivre du Manitoba La meilleure façon de découvrir cette Joie de vivre est de se laisser emporter par la chaleur, l'hospitalité et l’histoire émouvante des francophones du Manitoba. Vous serez épatés par le dynamisme de cette communauté parsemée majoritairement dans le sud de la province, de Saint-Lazare dans l’ouest à Saint-Georges à l’est en passant par Winnipeg et ses quartiers francophones : Saint-Boniface, Saint-Vital et Saint-Norbert. Pour en savoir plus sur chacune des communautés, visitez www.joiedevivremanitoba.com ---------------------------------------- Discover Manitoba’s Joie de Vivre The best way to experience this Joie de vivre is to bask in the warmth, hospitality and poignant history of Manitoba’s Francophones. You will be amazed by the vitality of this community scattered mostly across the south of the province, from St. Lazare in the west to St. Georges in the east, and including Winnipeg and its francophone neighbourhoods of St. Boniface, St. Vital and St. Norbert. For more information on each Manitoba community, visit www.joiedevivremanitoba.com |
| Keystone Pioneers Museum (Keystone Pioneers Museum) | |
| Keystone Pioneers Museum features pioneer agricultural artifacts, large collection of old machinery, log cabin used by forest rangers in Duck Mountain Provincial Park, Makaroff Church built in 1901, working sawmill and more. The Artifacts Building houses various theme rooms including hospital, general store, school, café, printing press. Opening Day, the last Sunday in May, includes a Pancake Breakfast. Show Day, July 10, 2011, includes threshing, log sawing, flour gristing, bread making, slow tractor race, vintage parade and more. Open May to September, 1 – 5 p.m. Monday to Thursday. Group tours by appointment. Tel. 204-937-2979 Web: www.kpmroblinmb.webs.com E-mail: keystonemuseum@gmail.com Location: 6 km east of Roblin on Hwy 5 |
| Knox Presbyterian Church (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Manitoba's dramatic growth in the 1880s and 1890s brought equally dramatic changes to church architecture. Knox Presbyterian Church is an excellent example of Romanesque Revival church architecture with its rusticated stone, round-arched windows and pyramidal bell tower. Location: 396 First Avenue. (PHS) |
| Knox United Church (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| Knox United Church (PHS) Knox United Church (1914-1917) is an outstanding example of a late Gothic Revival-style church and one of the last great ecclesiastical buildings of Winnipeg's pre-war boom. Location: 400 Edmonton Street. |
| L'Auberge Clemence Bed & Breakfast & Tea House (L'Auberge Clemence Bed & Breakfast & Tea House) | |
| 90-year-old convent. Pond, waterfalls, chapel, gift shop, art gallery, tea house. Unique spiritual place. |
| La Chapelle de Notre Dame-du-Bon-Secours (PHS) (Culture (DB), Heritage and Tourism -- Historic Resources Branch) | |
| La Chapelle de Notre Dame-du-Bon-Secours is one of the few open air chapels remaining in Manitoba. It was built by Father Ritchot and his parishioners in 1875. (PHS) |
| La Maison des artistes francophones (La Maison des Artistes) | |
| La Maison des artistes francophones is a contemporary artist centre, art gallery and sculpture garden. Open year-round Monday to Friday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. September long weekend to May long weekend, Monday to Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. May long weekend to September long weekend. Free admission. Tel. 204-237-5964; Website: www.maisondesartistes.mb.ca E-mail: maison@mts.net Location: 219 Provencher Boulevard. |
| La Maison Gabrielle Roy (PHS) (La Maison Gabrielle Roy) | |
| La Maison Gabrielle Roy, completely restored to its original state, was Gabrielle Roy's sole Manitoba residence from 1909 to 1937. She was one of Canada's most influential authors of the 20th century. The house was the setting of several of her short stories and novels. Open year-round, June to August, Monday to Friday 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 1 - 5 p.m.; September to May, Wednesday to Sunday 1 - 4 p.m. Admission charged. Main floor only wheelchair accessible. Tel. 204-231-3853; fax: 204-231-3910; Website: www.maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca E-mail: info@maisongabrielleroy.mb.ca Location: 375 rue Deschambault. (PHS) |
| La Verendrye Trail (Eastman Tourism) | |
| La Vérendrye Trail - Experience the adventurous heart of northeastern Manitoba’s historical and cultural past of the fur traders by exploring the five Travel Corridors, each with its own uniqueness. Enjoy world-class beaches, golfing, hiking, mountain biking, museums, fishing, wildlife photography and parks. Winter brings romantic getaways, cross-country ski trails, ice fishing derbies and snowmobiling over 3,000 km of groomed trails. Experience summer festivals, unique shopping experiences, and family activities. Follow the yellow and blue signs of La Vérendrye appearing on the designated highways in eastern Manitoba. Contact: Eastman Tourism, Tel. 204-451-1757; E-mail: admin@eastmantourism.ca |
| Lac du Bonnet & District Museum (Lac du Bonnet & District Museum) | |
| Located in the Hans Erickson (1936) log cabin, this museum is a unique orientation centre concept. Pre-historic artifacts, family and cultural traditions unique to this area. Open during summer months. Location: Halliday Park, 3 km north of Lac du Bonnet, junction of Hwy. 502 and 513 |
| Lady of the Lake (Lady of the Lake) | |
| Lady of the Lake café and pub serves wholesome lunches Monday to Saturday. Supper is served Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings with live music. Our specialty is homemade, local and organic fare. Adjacent to the café, stroll through the gift shop with creative room settings of vintage furnishings, charming gifts and beautiful home décor. Open daily year-round. Tel. 204-725-4181 Web: www.ladyofthelake.ca E-mail: ladyofthelake@mts.net Location: 135 B 17th Street N. Wheelchair accessible |
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